Mastering Black-And-White Photography: From Camera to Darkroom

by Bernhard J. Suess

Mastering Black-and-White Photography is an introduction to the techniques of black-and-white photography and a thoughtful exploration of how to use those techniques effectively to develop creative skills. Twenty-five illustrated chapters explain practical and artistic matters in a friendly style, from cameras, lenses, and film to developing, printing, light, and aesthetics. Mastering Black-and-White Photography will help you to understand the nuances surrounding the art and technique of black-and-white photography and to use that understanding to create better photographs.

Genres: Photography, Nonfiction, Art, Reference

240 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1995

Reviews

[Dominic Sagar · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is showing its age. It really should be called mastering black and white film photography. It has little to offer in terms of how to take and compose good black and white photographs. It has a lot to offer on how to process and print black and white film.